Short Circuit

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That wasn't even close.
The Engineer destroying projectiles

The Short Circuit is a promotional secondary weapon for the Engineer. It is a futuristic handheld electrical device consisting of two probes and rubber sealing.

This weapon fires a burst of electrical energy that does minor damage to enemies and has the ability to destroy enemy projectiles at the expense of 35 metal. The weapon's electrical arcs are capable of hitting both multiple enemies and multiple projectiles in a single shot. Although unable to deliver critical hits either randomly or through the Kritzkrieg or to operate underwater, the Short Circuit does not require reloading and instead draws ammunition directly from the Engineer's metal supply.

Enemies hit by the Short Circuit will emit white electrical sparks for a brief moment. Additionally, enemies killed by the weapon will suffer a distinctive death by vaporization, similar to the weapons in Dr. Grordbort's Victory Pack.

It is awarded in Genuine quality to players that pre-order Deus Ex: Human Revolution before August 23, 2011.

The kill icon for the Short Circuit was contributed by Ani.

Damage and function times

See also: Damage
Damage and function times
Shot type Hitscan[citation needed]
Damage
Base damage 100% 5
Point blank 5
Critical 15
Mini-crit 7
Function times
Attack interval ≈0.8 s
Values are approximate and determined by community testing.

Demonstration

Crafting

See also: Crafting

Blueprint

Reclaimed Metal Scrap Metal Gunslinger Short Circuit
Item icon Reclaimed Metal.png + Item icon Scrap Metal.png + Item icon Gunslinger.png = Item icon Short Circuit.png
Class Token - Engineer Slot Token - Secondary Scrap Metal Possible Results
Item icon Class Token - Engineer.png + Item icon Slot Token - Secondary.png + Item icon Scrap Metal.png =
Item icon Wrangler.png Item icon Short Circuit.png

Update history

August 18, 2011 Patch (Manno-Technology Bundle)

  • The Short Circuit was added to the game.

August 23, 2011 Patch

  • Fixed The Short Circuit attacking friendly projectiles.
  • Fixed The Short Circuit being hidden when the Engineer taunts.

Bugs

  • This weapon will autotarget disguised Spies.
  • This weapon has slight clipping with the Engineer's fingers during the draw animation.
  • If an Engineer has the Gunslinger equipped and pulls out the Shotgun, his Gunslinger hand will be invisible.
  • The Short Circuit cannot destroy flares from the Flare Gun or Detonator.
  • When firing this weapon against friendly players or buildings, the energy field will appear, although it doesn't damage anybody or any nearby buildings
  • Destroying Sticky Bombs with this weapon does not advance How the Pests Was Gunned
  • Despite glowing when crit-boosted, the weapon will not score critical hits.
  • At the beginning of the draw animation, the first frame of the Pistol draw animation can be seen very briefly.

Trivia

  • During development, the Short Circuit was going to be a minigun that opened up from Engineer's glove. Valve, however, told the creator they wanted a less-powerful electric based weapon, so it was changed to the current design.[1]
  • The Short Circuit was featured upside down in the update page and promotional material.
  • The Short Circuit is the only item that has a Level not accompanied by an item type

Gallery

See also

References